"FluencyFinder http://www.fluencyfinder.com/ the popular educational iOS app for determining Reading Fluency has just recently released their long awaited update.

What is FluencyFinder? FluencyFinder is a fantastically simple teaching tool for educators wanting to assess student’s Reading Level (Grades 1st-8th). This is done by printing out a Reading passage (6 per grade level w/ more on the way) and then having the student read while following along on an iOS device (iPad/iPhone). The teacher will begin the assessment by starting the app timer and then tap (+) or (-) as a student makes or corrects a mistake. When the student is finished the teacher will end the timer and then press the finish assessment button to get instant real-time results. These detailed results will include WPM, word counts, number of mistakes and more."

This a great tool that teachers can use in the classroom to assess reading fluency. The app will provide information on where mistakes were made which will allow teachers to get a more detailed report on a students reading ability. This can then go on to determine reading groups in the classroom and will allow the teacher to work with students to improve in areas they struggle with.

"The extent to which pupils are using their mobile devices to help their learning and which features they find useful for their schoolwork were examined. Pupils were also asked about some of the common barriers to using a mobile device in school: bullying, cheating and disruption."

Mobile learning assist students in becoming active learners as they are engaged in their own learning. Mobile devices make it interactive for students and appeals to studentsof all different learning styles. The article highlighted schools that did and did not use mobile learning, however students are using this technology even outside the classroom as an educational tool. It appears as though the use of technology is on the rise and schools and educators need to find way to incoporate technology into their pedalogical practices.

"After the tremendous success following the publication of " 9 starter tips for teachers who have just got a new iPad " iPad4schools has put forward this new graphic featuring a set of interesting ideas teachers and students can try during the 5 minutes, 5 days, and 5 weeks 'when introducing a new initiative or technology.'

With each digital tip an app or a couple more are suggested and which can better execute that idea. If you are thinking in Bloom's Taxonomy terms then I must say that most, if not all, of the apps included in this graphic correspond with the "creation" level in the Bloom's thinking continuum. I invite you to have a look and try out some of the ideas mentioned in this work."

This is an example of how to get started on incoporporating technology into the classroom. It is a way to get creative which is mentioned in the article and allows both students and teachers to explore the wide variety of apps available on mobile learning devices.

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